Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Northwestern Idaho
288 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Northwestern Idaho belongs to Bartenders, at $22,890 per year. The highest is $297,410.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $22,890 | 470 | |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,530 | 200 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,060 | 180 | |
| 4 | Waiters and Waitresses | $25,030 | 1,220 | |
| 5 | Dishwashers | $27,680 | 300 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,220 | 2,230 | |
| 7 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,780 | 180 | |
| 8 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $29,110 | 280 | |
| 9 | Recreation Workers | $29,120 | 190 | |
| 10 | Food Preparation Workers | $29,310 | 520 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $297,410 | 70 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $296,000 | 40 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $273,850 | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $260,000 | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $191,030 | 220 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $143,810 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,380 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $137,790 | 180 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,250 | 110 |
| Dentists, General | $134,120 | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,080 | 120 |
| Electrical Engineers | $129,340 | 80 |
| Power Plant Operators | $129,270 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,670 | 80 |
| Financial Managers | $126,880 | 250 |
| Managers, All Other | $126,440 | 90 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $125,410 | 100 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $122,870 | 60 |
| Human Resources Managers | $119,990 | — |
| Sales Managers | $112,570 | 140 |
| Marketing Managers | $108,120 | 80 |
| Veterinarians | $108,110 | 70 |
| Commercial Pilots | $104,440 | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,860 | 250 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $101,790 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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